Gauging The Deadliness Of The Coronavirus, Wisconsin Athletes Weigh In On Protests

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Health care worker at a COVID-19 testing site
A medical technician adjusts her gloves at a COVID-19 Community-Based Testing Site at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J., March 23, 2020. New Jersey National Guard (CC-BY-ND)

Officials are having trouble assessing the COVID-19 fatality rate. We talk to a reporter about why this is difficult. Then, we hear how professional athletes in Wisconsin are responding to the recent protests and discuss plans to restart their seasons.

Featured in this Show

  • How Deadly Is The New Coronavirus? Why It’s Hard to Know.

    A journalist explains why it has been hard to track just how deadly the new coronavirus is in Wisconsin.

  • Pro Athletes Address Racism Amid Plans To Restart Play

    Wisconsin’s professional athletes are marching and responding to demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd’s death. We discuss their calls for change and plans to restart league play.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Molly Stentz Producer
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Will Cushman Guest
  • Olivia Reiner Guest

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